2008 Goodguys Annual PPG Nationals - The Big To-Do

Just like the beginning of summer-or the end of it, for that matter-there are certain things that come and go, year in and year out, that we all expect and, often, highly anticipate. Well, the Goodguys yearly to-do in Columbus, Ohio, that little thing we've all come to know as the PPG Nationals, has come and gone once again, just as the warm weather has finally succumbed to Mother Nature's winter chill.

2/27

Unlike the weather's annual turn for the worse, the Nationals tend to leave more smiles on faces and, maybe more so, leave folks with eager expectations for next year's big to-do. Even though we're typically in work mode each year, we have to admit that we too share the same expectations. The Goodguys PPG Nationals is just one of those shows that has so much to offer everyone-yes, including representatives from the magazine world-that it's really hard to find much, if anything, to dislike, regardless what camp or school of thought you're from.

3/27

This past edition, which turned out to be the 11th anniversary of the Nats, followed in the footsteps of its predecessors: great vehicle and spectator turnout, great weather (with but one quick rain shower over the weekend), a sizeable swap meet, and some pretty interesting national awards presentations (though for the non-truckers-the Street Rod and Street Machine of the Year honoring). All in all, simply another great Nats to chalk up in the record books-and more reason for the Goodguys to repeat themselves next year! See you then.